Aioli And Saffron And Lobster Mashed Potatoes Food

SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• Steep the saffron threads in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain water, but don't allow threads to dry out.
• Combine mayonnaise, and lemon juice with a wire whisk, mixing together until uniform.
• Add pressed garlic, only 1/2 of saffron threads, 1 teaspoon of saffron powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and continue to mix once again until uniform in texture.
• Use remaining saffron threads to garnish aioli in a small ramekin, bowl, or directly on top of food. Serve cool to slightly below room temperature.

SAFFRON MASH POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring chicken stock, potatoes, garlic, and saffron to a boil in a large pot; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to the pot; reserve cooking stock for another use, if desired. Add milk, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to potatoes. Mash potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.

NEW POTATOES WITH SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• Bring 1 tablespoon water to boil in small saucepan. Add saffron. Remove from heat.
• Cover and let steep 15 minutes.
• Mix in paprika, then mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. (Aioli can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Place potatoes in pot with enough cold salted water to cover.
• Bring to boil and cook until just tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly.
• Press gently on potatoes to split skins and crack open. Sprinkle with fleur de sel.
• Place 2 potatoes on each of 6 plates.
• Drizzle with saffron aioli; sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

SAFFRON POTATOES

Steps:

• Set a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook the onion for five minutes, then turn down the heat to low and cook for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and sweet in smell and taste.
• Add the garlic, paprika, bay and rosemary to the saucepan, and cook for five more minutes to release their flavours.
• Meanwhile, cut the potatoes in half lengthways, then cut each half into two or three long wedges, depending on the size of the potato. Lightly season them with salt and pepper, then pour on the saffron infusion. Toss well and leave for about five minutes before adding to the pan.
• Let everything simmer gently in the saucepan, covered, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan until the potatoes are tender, around 30 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

FINGERLING POTATOES WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• Rinse the potatoes and put them in a large saucepan and cover with salted(1 tablespoon) water and bring to a boil.
• Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until they are just tender.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander and place a kitchen towel on top, allowing them to steam for 5-10 minutes.
• For the aioli, tear the slice of bread into pieces and place in a bowl and pour the vinegar over the bread and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Place the garlic cloves, egg yolks, zest, juice, saffron, crushed red pepper flakes(if using), 1-1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade; add the bread and puree into a paste.
• With processor running slowly pour the oil through the feed tube until it is the consistency of thick sour cream. Place in a serving bowl.
• Slice potatoes in half and place them on a serving plate.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and decorate with chopped chives and serve with aioli.

POTATO CROQUETTES WITH SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• For Aioli.
• Put saffron and hot water in a small cup, let stand 5 minutes.
• Puree with remaining Aioli ingredients in a blender, refrigerate.
• For Croquettes.
• Put diced potatoes in a pot, cover with water and boil 10 minutes until tender.
• Drain.
• Mash with a masher and cool.
• Beat 1 egg, add to potatoes with herbs, butter, salt and pepper.
• Form into small balls on a plate.
• Beat remaining 2 eggs in a bowl.
• Add flour to one plate and bread crumbs to another.
• Roll the potato balls in flour, dip into eggs, roll in bread crumbs.
• Place on a tray lined with foil.
• Chill for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 200°F.
• Heat oil in a pot until temp reaches 360--or use a deep fryer.
• Fry in batches until browned.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain, then place on a tray in the oven to keep warm.
• Serve croquettes with saffron aioli.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH SAFFRON AIOLI

Steps:

• Aioli:.
• Lightly sprinkle garlic with a pince of salt and smash it into a paste with the side of a knife. Set aside.
• Pour about 2 inches of water into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
• In a medium, heatproof bowl whisk together the remaining salt, egg yolk, vinegar, water, lemon juice and saffron until light and frothy. Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk constantly for about 20 seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the garlic paste.
• While whisking, gradually drizzle in the olive oil until a smooth and thick sauce is formed.
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Sweet Potatoes:.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Put a baking sheet on the center rack of the oven and preheat for 10 minutes.
• Quarter the sweet potatoes and leave the skins on. In a large bowl, toss the wedges with olive oil.
• Remove the warm baking sheet from the oven and place the wedges on the pan, cut-side down. Space them out evenly.
• Bake for about 15 minutes or until their bottoms are lightly browned.
• After 15 minutes, turn the wedges so that the other side comes in contact with the hot baking sheet. Bake for another 15 minutes.
• To serve, arrange the sweet potatoes on a platter and sprinkle with salt. Drizzle the potatoes with the aioli.

FARMERS' MARKET NEW POTATOES WITH SAFFRON AïOLI

Steps:

• Bring 1 tablespoon water to boil in small saucepan. Add saffron. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep 15 minutes. Mix in paprika, then mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. (Aioli can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Place potatoes in pot with enough cold salted water to cover. Bring to boil and cook until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly. Press gently on potatoes to split skins and crack open. Sprinkle with fleur de sel.
• Place 2 potatoes on each of 6 plates. Drizzle with saffron aioli; sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
• *Smoked hot paprika from Spain, called pimentón de la Vera, is available at some specialty foods stores and by mail order from Tienda.com.

AIOLI AND SAFFRON-AND-LOBSTER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Aioli Combine eggs and lemon juice in blender on high speed and drop in garlic cloves one at a time. Add parsley, salt, Tabasco, and spinach, then almond paste. Slowly pour in olive oil. Mashed Potatoes Place lobster tail in boiling water seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, juice of 1 lemon, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Reduce heat and poach 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool in liquid, remove meat from shell, and mince. Boil potatoes, drain, then set aside. Heat half-and-half to a simmer. Add saffron, mashed garlic, black pepper, and lobster base powder to warmed cream. Place potatoes in bowl of a mixer on medium speed and drizzle in cream, then add butter a tablespoon at a time. Fold in lobster and green onions. To serve, pipe potatoes around salmon filets and drizzle with aïoli.